Growing up in NYC is not at all easy in terms of dialect. Most of us are equipped with at least two languages, traditional and nontraditional English.Nontraditional English, also known as slang is ever-changing and peculiar. What was established as "cool" last year is not this year. Here are the top five terms New Yorkers say, dissected, defined and explained.

1. Weak

ADJ; amused, funny.

Often paired with i"m to form the phrase, "I'm weak."

Usually a response to a joke or prank. This is a very exuberant phrase, followed by extremely loud cackling and short breaths.

2. Brick

ADJ; Freezing, very cold.

During the cooler seasons, we use this term to describe the weather. Maybe we say brick because bricks are stiff and like bricks, we get stiff and rigid when we step outside.

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3. Jawn

ADJ/ N; attractive, good looking/ an extremely attractive male or female.

Pronounced like "John," but spelled like jawn.

4. Savage

ADJ/ N; a person who over steps their boundaries.

Looks like this word has not left the barbaric times. You may use this word to describe a person who says something offensive or, you can also use the literal dictionary definition and call someone a savage for eating everything in plain sight.

5. Lit

ADJ; (no, not the past tense of light) fun, entertaining.

If you haven't heard this, you just live in a box.

Now whenever you see a meme with these terms you will easily be weak, without scrolling to the comment section for an explanation.